Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairhaven? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Marine Park
      Fairhaven Village Green
      Post Point Dog Park
      Fairhaven Community Garden
      Lowell Elementary Playground
      Fairhaven Park Water Play Area
      Fairhaven Park Playground
      Boulevard Park

      Entertainment

      Fire House Performing Arts Center
      The Underground Nightclub
      Cafe Bouzingo
      UpFront Theatre
      Royal Nightclub
      The 202
      Mindport Exhibits
      Wild Buffalo House Of Music

      Food & Drink

      Paws for a Beer
      Streat Food
      Archer Ale House
      Fairhaven Village Tacos
      Acme Valley
      Fairhaven Poke
      1-Up Lounge
      Zane's Drive-In

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairhaven? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Fairhaven.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      6% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairhaven? The cost of living in Fairhaven is 159/100 - which is 34% higher than Washington.
      Fairhaven
      159

      59% more expensive than average

      Bellingham
      138

      38% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fairhaven? Fairhaven crime rates are 2,876, which are 11% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,876 per 100k people

      26% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      26% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -35%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Fairhaven? The median income in Fairhaven is $54,500 which is 13% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $54,5001% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,26042% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairhaven a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Safeway
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Chuckanut Medicine

      C Housing

      What are Fairhaven home prices? Fairhaven home prices are $573,900 - which is 113% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $573,900211% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,33140% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Fairhaven have good schools? The Fairhaven graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Fairhaven a good place to live? Fairhaven has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      2 total surveys

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